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Michael Graham

Michael Graham

Killaro Boy dictates matters in Fairyhouse

Tue 5th Apr 2016, 16:25

Killaro Boy and Ger Fox in charge at FairyhouseKillaro Boy and Ger Fox in charge at Fairyhouse
© Photo Healy Racing

Adrian Murray's Killaro Boy made all and kept up the gallop when delivering in the two and a half mile handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse.

The 12/1 shot appeared to be vulnerable when 7/4 favourite That's A Wrap loomed large three out.

However, Killaro Boy found another gear for Ger Fox when he popped the second last and went away from the pursuers. Edvardo (6/1) finished with a flourish from the last and closed to within a length and three parts of the winner at the line. Theo (5/1 from 9/1 in the morning) got up to deprive That's A Wrap for third place.

This was Killaro Boy's first step into a handicap after winning his point-to-point and running unplaced in three maiden hurdles.

About Michael Graham
Michael has worked in horse racing journalism for more than 15 years, having also written a weekly betting column on Gaelic football and hurling for a newspaper. He is involved in writing the My Racing Story features on this website. He spent a year in South Africa completing a Diploma in Business Administration and also studied Newspaper Journalism in Belfast. He enjoys playing 5-a-side football on a regular basis.